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This study tests whether starting non-invasive ventilation (a breathing machine) earlier than usual helps people with ALS. Researchers will use a prediction tool to find those at high risk of breathing problems within 6 months. 48 participants will be randomly assigned to early N…

This trial tests whether a new breathing support method called NIV-NAVA helps very preterm infants (born at 23-28 weeks) avoid breathing failure after being taken off a ventilator. About 478 infants will be randomly assigned to receive either NIV-NAVA or standard non-synchronized…

This study tests whether daily cleaning of chest tubes helps remove blood from the chest after a traumatic injury. Twenty stable patients will receive either a small or large chest tube, and doctors will flush and drain the tube every day. The goal is to see if this approach redu…

This early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for people with a specific kind of advanced lung cancer (FRa-positive NSCLC). Researchers take a patient's own immune cells, engineer them to recognize and attack cancer cells, and deliver them directly into the chest cavit…

This Phase 2 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, odetiglucan and mitazalimab, as a maintenance treatment for people with unresectable pancreatic cancer that has not worsened after 4-8 months of standard chemotherapy. The study will enroll 100 adults and measure …

This early-phase study tests a new approach for people with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma) that have returned or not responded to standard therapy. Participants receive their own immune cells that have been modified to attack cancer cells, along with specially edited stem …

This study tests a program called Friendship Bench + Safety Planning for teens aged 13-19 living with HIV who have had suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if the program is practical, acceptable, and helps reduce suicidal thoughts and improve engagement in HIV care. Sixty parti…

This study is testing whether potassium nitrate, alone or combined with two supplements (propionyl-L-carnitine and nicotinamide riboside), can improve exercise endurance in people with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. About 53 participants will take these agents and undergo …

This study tests whether a daily fiber supplement (resistant starch, like Benefiber) can improve heart health markers and gut bacteria in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). One hundred women will take either the fiber or a placebo for 12 weeks, alongside standard birth …

This study tests whether a drug called letermovir is easier to tolerate than the standard treatment for preventing CMV infection in heart and lung transplant recipients. About 80 adults who have had a heart or lung transplant will take either letermovir or the usual drug, and res…

This early study tests a new type of cell therapy for people with follicular lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target cancer cells and also carry a tracking tag that can be see…

This study tests a program called ARC that helps HIV clinics improve their work environment and reduce discrimination. Researchers will compare viral suppression and care retention in clinics using ARC versus standard care. The goal is to see if better clinic culture leads to bet…

This study tests whether personalized marketing messages and discounts can encourage people with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes to switch from refined grains to whole grains when shopping for groceries online. About 216 adults aged 45-70 from the Philadelphia area who already sho…

This study tests whether a weekly injection of dulaglutide, a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes, can improve early insulin release in adults with cystic fibrosis who have trouble processing sugar. About 30 participants will receive the drug or no drug in a crossover design. The goal i…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment for a type of brain cancer (glioblastoma) that has come back after standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack the cancer. The main goal is to check the safet…

This pilot study tests a conservative management strategy for placenta accreta, a serious pregnancy complication where the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall. Instead of the standard treatment—a hysterectomy (removing the uterus) after a C-section—doctors will leave …

This early-stage study tests whether a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, engineered to attack two specific targets on glioblastoma cells, is safe. It involves 9 adults with a newly diagnosed, aggressive form of glioblastoma who have completed radiation but show no…

This study tests whether a 'maternity care home' — combining prenatal checkups with social services like housing and food help — can lower the risk of severe complications in Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latina pregnant patients. About 2,300 participants will be randomly assigne…

This study tests the drug ruxolitinib in 14 adults with idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) whose condition did not improve with standard therapies like siltuximab or tocilizumab. The goal is to see if ruxolitinib can improve symptoms such as fatigue, fever, and nigh…

This study tests a drug called dorzagliatin in 15 adults with cystic fibrosis who have trouble controlling their blood sugar. Participants take the drug or a placebo for 7 days each, in a crossover design. The goal is to see if dorzagliatin improves glucose tolerance and insulin …

This study tests whether amantadine, a drug already used for flu and Parkinson's, can help people recover after a stroke. Sixty adults who had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke will receive either amantadine or a placebo for one month. Researchers will track side effects and meas…

This study looks at a Philadelphia program called Arms Around You, which provides housing to people with HIV who are experiencing housing instability. Researchers will compare 200 people who get into the program right away versus those on a waitlist, tracking their health, housin…

This study tests a program designed to help people with high blood pressure and high cholesterol lower their risk of heart disease. About 1,980 adults from Penn Medicine primary care clinics in West/Southwest Philadelphia and Lancaster will take part. The program uses tools and b…

This study tests whether giving monthly cash payments to pregnant women with HIV in Botswana helps them better manage their health. Researchers want to see if the money improves their ability to stick to HIV medication and stay in care after giving birth. About 100 women will tak…

This early-phase study tests whether an investigational drug called Tadekinig alfa can safely and feasibly treat severe immune overreactions (CRS and HLH-like syndrome) that can occur after CAR T cell therapy. Ten adult participants who are already in a CAR T cell trial will rece…

This study tests a program called THRIVE, where a trained peer (someone with lived experience) meets with patients in the hospital and sends weekly texts for 12 weeks after discharge. The goal is to see if this support helps reduce non-fatal overdoses and skin infections compared…

This study tests a cream called clascoterone on people with pilonidal disease, a skin condition in the buttock crease. For 12 weeks, participants apply the cream or a placebo twice daily. Researchers check if the cream improves disease severity and symptoms. The trial involves 75…

This early study tests whether draining lymph fluid from the chest can lower harmful inflammation in people with septic shock. Ten adults in the surgical ICU will have a tube placed in their thoracic duct to drain lymph for up to 7 days. The goal is to see if this procedure is sa…

This study looks at whether older adults (65+) with hypothyroidism can safely take their thyroid medication (levothyroxine) with more flexible dosing. Researchers want to see if this affects quality of life, tiredness, and thinking skills. The trial involves 228 participants and …

This early study tests whether sotagliflozin, a drug already used for heart failure, can help people with a type of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that doesn't block blood flow. Twenty-six adults will take the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then switch, to see if it improves exerci…

This study tests whether a single dose of a ketone ester drink can reduce alcohol cravings and consumption in people with alcohol use disorder. Twenty non-treatment-seeking participants will receive either the ketone drink or a placebo on two separate days, then undergo brain sca…

This study tests five different standard immune-suppressing drugs to see which works best for controlling relapsing polychondritis, a rare disease that causes painful inflammation of cartilage. About 20 adults will receive one of the drugs and be monitored for 26 weeks. The goal …

This study tests whether the drug abatacept can help people with giant cell arteritis, a condition that causes inflammation in blood vessels. About 78 adults with newly diagnosed or relapsing disease will receive either abatacept or a placebo for up to 12 months. The goal is to s…

This study tests three standard medications—colchicine, dapsone, and azathioprine—in 90 people with isolated skin vasculitis (inflammation of small or medium blood vessels in the skin). Participants are randomly assigned to one of the drugs, and doctors track how well the skin re…

This study tests whether a monthly injection of naltrexone (a medication that blocks alcohol's rewarding effects) helps people who drink for pleasure reduce heavy drinking more than a placebo. About 60 adults with alcohol use disorder who drink heavily will receive either the sho…

This study tests whether giving the clot-busting drug tenecteplase directly into the brain artery after standard clot removal can improve blood flow in tiny vessels. About 20 adults who had a major stroke from a large clot will receive a single dose of the drug through a catheter…

This early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called TmPSMA-02 for men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after standard therapies. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified to recognize and a…

This Phase 2 trial tests whether sildenafil citrate (the drug in Viagra) can improve blood vessel function in the brain of people who had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) at least 6 months ago. Researchers will give different doses (20, 40, or 80 mg) or a placebo to 160 adults aged…

This study tests simple methods to help adults with depression take their antidepressant medication regularly. Researchers will use electronic pill bottles to track adherence and measure depression symptoms over 12 weeks. The goal is to find practical ways to improve both medicat…

This early-stage study tests whether a faster 'loading dose' of methadone can safely help people with opioid use disorder who use fentanyl. Researchers will enroll 24 adults and compare standard methadone starts to higher initial doses. The main goal is to find a dose that doesn'…

This study looks at people with psoriatic arthritis whose symptoms didn't improve enough with a TNF inhibitor. It compares switching to guselkumab (a different type of drug) versus switching to another TNF inhibitor called golimumab. The goal is to see which option better control…

This study tests whether adding a structured self-management program (DECIDE) to standard community health worker support helps 500 Philadelphia residents aged 35-75 better manage heart disease risks and meet their social needs. Participants will either receive the enhanced progr…

This early-phase trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called TmCD19-IL18 CAR T cells in people with a blood cancer (non-Hodgkin lymphoma) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to be…

This early-stage study is testing a special radioactive tracer called 18F-FTHA that can be seen on PET scans. The goal is to learn how this tracer travels through the lymphatic system in healthy volunteers and in people with suspected blockages in the main lymph duct. The study w…

This early-phase study tests a radioactive tracer called 11C-M503 to see if it can detect abnormal alpha-synuclein protein clumps in the brain, which are linked to Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy. About 70 adults aged 40-85 with Parkinson's, multiple system atroph…

This study compares a new mammogram machine (Siemens MAMMOMAT B.brilliant) to a standard one (Siemens MAMMOMAT Revelation) to see if it provides clearer images of breast calcifications, which can be a sign of cancer. About 100 women with suspicious calcifications will get both sc…

This study looks at whether a thin camera inserted into the uterus (hysteroscopy) can better diagnose pregnancy of unknown location—when an early pregnancy isn't visible on ultrasound—compared to the standard surgical scraping (D&C). Sixty infertility patients with abnormal hormo…

This study tests a dye called indocyanine green that is injected into the blood before surgery. The dye makes tumors glow under a special camera, helping surgeons see and remove cancer that might otherwise be missed. The trial includes 500 adults with solid tumors who are schedul…

This early study is testing a radioactive tracer called [18F]F-TMP that is injected into the body and then tracked with a PET/CT scan. The goal is to see if the tracer collects at sites of bacterial infection, making them visible on the scan. Twenty adults with known or suspected…

This study tests whether a drug called sotagliflozin, combined with a short ketogenic diet, can help suppress normal sugar use by the heart. This would make PET scans clearer for detecting inflammation caused by cardiac sarcoidosis. Forty healthy volunteers will take the drug for…

This early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-JSS20-183A to see if it can safely and accurately detect abnormal tau protein in the brain during PET scans. Researchers will study 90 adults aged 40-85 with tauopathies (like PSP, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's) and h…

This early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called 11C-HY-2-15, designed to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein protein in the brain. Researchers will scan 70 adults with multiple system atrophy, Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, or healthy volunteers to …

This study is testing a new type of CT scanner that uses advanced photon-counting technology to create clearer images while using less radiation. Researchers want to see if it helps doctors better diagnose problems in the abdomen, chest, bones, and brain. About 250 adults aged 18…

This study is testing a new way to detect motor delays in infants using a special play mat with sensors and a smart toy. Researchers will watch how babies move and interact with the toy, then use AI to spot early signs of disability. The goal is to create an easy, objective tool …

This study is testing whether a special MRI scan can detect inflammation in the arteries that supply blood to the head, brain, and eyes in people with suspected giant cell arteritis (GCA). Researchers will enroll 400 adults aged 50 and older who have new or worsening symptoms and…

This study tests a model called STEP-UP, which partners community organizations with telehealth PrEP services to help people access HIV prevention medication. Researchers will enroll 92 participants in the Philadelphia area to see if this approach is acceptable and increases PrEP…

This study tests whether starting a higher dose of aspirin very early in pregnancy (before 7 weeks) can lower the risk of preeclampsia and pregnancy loss in women with risk factors. About 1,150 pregnant women will take either 162 mg of aspirin daily or a placebo followed by stand…

This study tests a program called Parents ASSIST, which helps parents of gay or bisexual teenage sons learn how to talk about sexuality and sexual health. The program involves five group sessions with other parents. Researchers want to see if it improves the quality and amount of…

This study is testing a smartphone app called DIGIReward designed to help teenagers aged 13-17 who have recent suicidal thoughts. The app sends daily check-ins and suggests mood-boosting activities. Researchers want to see if teens find the app helpful and easy to use. The study …

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with language therapy, can improve speech in people who have aphasia after a stroke. Researchers will compare real TMS to a sham (fake) version in 63 participants who had a stroke 2 to 6 week…

This study tests whether a wrist-worn device called Reletex Reliefband can reduce nausea and vomiting after bariatric sleeve gastrectomy. The device uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate nerves and suppress nausea. Researchers will compare it to a sham device in 100 adults to …

This study looks at mothers who feel severe pain during a C-section despite spinal or epidural anesthesia. It compares giving general anesthesia versus extra pain medicine to see which better prevents post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The goal is to find a way to reduce trau…

This study compares the effectiveness, safety, and long-term benefits of commonly used insomnia medications, including prescription drugs like zolpidem and trazodone, and over-the-counter options like melatonin and diphenhydramine. Researchers will enroll 1,200 adults with chroni…

This study tests whether the birth control shot Depo-Provera can reduce painful sickle cell episodes in women. Sixty-five women with sickle cell disease who have frequent pain will be monitored for 3 months without the shot, then for 3 months after receiving it. Researchers will …

This study tests a home monitoring program called LiverWatch for people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Participants get a Fitbit, personalized nutrition advice, and weekly check-ins to boost activity and manage symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach improves qual…

This study tests whether a 12-week home-based exercise program is safe and practical for adults aged 60 and older who are waiting for a kidney transplant. Participants will either receive usual care plus a physical activity tracker, or usual care plus the tracker and online exerc…

This study tests whether a 5-minute educational video about uterine fibroids and their treatments can help patients feel less conflicted when deciding on a treatment plan. About 154 women with fibroids will be randomly assigned to watch the video before their appointment or recei…

This pilot study tests whether semaglutide (Ozempic), a drug used for diabetes and obesity, is safe and tolerable for weight loss in people with advanced lung disease. Eight participants with conditions like COPD or pulmonary fibrosis will take weekly injections for 12 weeks. Res…

This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation device can reduce dangerous heart rhythm episodes in people with ventricular tachycardia storm. About 60 adults who have had multiple episodes despite medication will receive either real or sham stimulation. The goal is…

This study tests whether empagliflozin (a diabetes drug) and potassium nitrate (a supplement) can improve exercise endurance in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). About 53 participants will take one of three combinations of these drugs for a perio…

This study tests whether using social virtual reality (VR) during dialysis sessions can reduce loneliness and other symptoms in people with end-stage kidney disease. Sixty participants will use VR glasses for 30-45 minutes, three times a week, for four weeks. Researchers will com…

This study tests whether a text-message based chatbot support program can reduce symptoms of postpartum depression in people of color who recently gave birth. About 156 participants will either get the chatbot or usual care. The goal is to see if the chatbot lowers depression sco…

This study tests a program called Sense4Safety to help older adults with mild cognitive impairment reduce their risk of falling. The program includes a home assessment, personalized education and exercise, and passive monitoring using sensors. Researchers will enroll 200 particip…

This study tests whether a virtual health coach can help people caring for older adults with multiple health conditions feel less stressed and take better care of themselves. About 314 caregivers will be randomly assigned to either get web-based health information alone or also h…

This study tests a new therapy called TUNE In for adults with autism who struggle with social situations. The therapy helps with social motivation, anxiety, and skills. About 40 adults will take part to see if it improves their social functioning.

This study tests whether combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with speech therapy can improve language in people with mild aphasia after a stroke. About 24 adults who had a left-brain stroke at least 6 months ago will receive either real or fake TMS along with 10 day…

This study tests whether a stress management and mindfulness program can improve quality of life for adults with sickle cell disease. The program includes techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, relaxation exercises, and mindfulness meditation. Researchers will enroll 50 pa…

This study tests whether adding pregabalin to the standard withdrawal drug lofexidine helps people with opioid use disorder feel less sick while quitting. About 150 adults who want to start long-acting naltrexone will take either the combination or a placebo for 8 days. The goal …

This study is adapting a friendly text-message chatbot called Penny to support pregnant and postpartum women who are recovering from opioid use disorder. The chatbot sends helpful messages and allows two-way conversations to reduce loneliness and keep women engaged in their care.…

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block can relieve knee pain better than standard painkillers like acetaminophen or opioids. About 34 adults with non-injury knee pain will be randomly assigned to get either the nerve block or usual care in the emergency departm…

This study compares starting labor induction at home versus in the hospital for first-time mothers carrying a single baby at full term. Participants will have a Foley catheter placed to help soften the cervix, then either go home or stay in the hospital. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether a 12-week Coping Skills Training program can reduce depression and anxiety in 750 people with COPD, especially those facing health disparities like low income or rural living. Participants attend weekly sessions and complete surveys. The program is compar…

This study tests whether a painless brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with cognitive therapy, can improve thinking and memory in people who recently had a stroke. About 70 adults who had a stroke within the past month and have trouble thinking will receive either …

This study tests a new therapy that uses real-time brain scans (fMRI) to help people with major depression shift their attention away from negative thoughts. 80 adults aged 18-65 with depression will receive either real or fake neurofeedback while doing a task. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether a symptom-monitoring system called SMaRRT-HD helps dialysis patients feel better. About 2,400 adults on hemodialysis at up to 36 U.S. clinics will either use the system or receive usual care. The system lets patients report symptoms on a tablet and alerts…

This study tests whether providing doula support and care coordination to parents of preterm babies in the NICU can reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. Twenty English-speaking mothers of babies born before 34 weeks are being recruited. The doula helps connect families to ment…

This study tests whether using ultrasound to guide a steroid injection into the heel works better than the usual method of injecting based on touch alone. About 62 adults with plantar fasciitis will receive one of the two injection types. Researchers will measure pain and foot fu…

This study tests if a home-based exercise program, guided by a smartphone and activity tracker, can help people who just got a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) become more active and improve their quality of life. About 100 adults with a new HeartMate 3 LVAD will either follow the ex…

This study tests whether adding game-like elements and social rewards (like support or friendly competition) can motivate people with a type of heart failure (HFpEF) to walk more. About 270 adults will use a step tracker and be randomly assigned to one of two gamification program…

This study looks at a telephone-based program called SUSTAIN that helps older adults (65+) manage depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Participants receive brief phone assessments and care management over 12 weeks. Researchers want to see what factors influence treatment succes…

This study tests whether a ketone supplement drink can reduce alcohol withdrawal symptoms in 30 adults with moderate to severe alcohol use disorder. Participants will receive either the ketone drink or a placebo for 4 days during inpatient detox. The main goal is to see if the ke…

This study at the University of Pennsylvania is testing whether personalized brain stimulation can reduce negative emotions in people with depression and anxiety. Researchers will use brain scans to map each participant's negative emotion patterns, then apply different types of t…

This study explores how to make telemedicine a practical tool for treating burn patients, especially during crises. Researchers are developing a toolkit to help doctors at burn centers and other hospitals use video consultations more easily. The study involves over 2,000 clinicia…

This study tests whether a short 'inoculation' message can help young women in South Africa resist misinformation about lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention. 1,500 women aged 18-29 will be randomly assigned to receive either the inoculation message or unre…

This study looks at whether giving exposure therapy for OCD at different times in a woman's menstrual cycle changes how well it works. Researchers will use brain scans to see if hormones affect the brain's fear network and OCD symptoms. The goal is to find the best time in the cy…

This study looks at whether patient navigation—a service that helps people schedule and attend appointments—can increase the number of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism who receive surgery. The study will enroll 76 people from historically marginalized groups and track ho…

This study looks at blood from people with ARDS, a severe lung condition with no specific medicines. Researchers will take immune cells from the blood and test a new blocking agent in the lab to see if it can reduce lung damage. The goal is to learn more about the disease and fin…

This observational study follows up to 2,000 people with Williams syndrome or related chromosome changes, along with their family members. Researchers will track health, development, behavior, and quality of life from childhood through adulthood. They are also building a biobank …

This study looks at how psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, affects brain circuits linked to motivation and self-control in people with opioid use disorder. Twenty-four adults in the Philadelphia area will receive either a low or high dose of psilocybin, then un…

This study looks at how your immune system reacts when you get the flu. Researchers want to see if your body mostly uses memories from past flu infections or builds a brand new defense. About 50 adults with a confirmed flu will provide blood and nasal samples to help answer this …

This study will follow up to 3000 people diagnosed with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the knee for up to 50 years. Researchers will track how the disease progresses, what treatments people receive, and how their knee function and quality of life change over time. No new trea…

This study looks at whether surgery improves walking in older adults with pelvic ring fractures. Researchers will compare walking patterns and hospital outcomes between those who get surgery and those who don't. The goal is to see if surgery leads to better recovery and quality o…

This study tests whether a 4-week ketogenic diet changes how the brain responds to alcohol. Twenty adults will follow the diet and undergo alcohol tolerance tests and brain scans before, during, and after the diet. The goal is to understand how ketosis affects alcohol metabolism …

This study is testing a new imaging drug called 64Cu-DOTA-ECL1i to see if it can show inflammation in the wall of the aorta in people with abdominal aortic aneurysms. About 30 adults with aneurysms and some without will get a PET/CT scan after receiving the drug. The goal is to u…

This study looks at how well dental implants heal in people taking TNF-alpha inhibitors (a type of arthritis medication). Researchers will compare 15 patients on these drugs with 15 similar patients not taking them. Participants will get implants and be followed for a year with e…

This study tests whether adding taxes on unhealthy foods, nutrition labels, and checkout restrictions in online grocery and restaurant stores can help people buy fewer ultra-processed foods. Researchers will enroll 300 adults and track what they purchase in a simulated online sto…

This study looks at why people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) lose muscle mass and how that affects their daily life and activity. Researchers will measure body composition, heart fat, diet, and physical function in 150 adults with PAH. No new treatment is being teste…

This study tests a smartphone app called Footsteps that helps school aides track behaviors of children aged 4-17 with conditions like autism, ADHD, or oppositional defiant disorder. The goal is to see if the app improves how consistently and accurately aides record data, and whet…

This study is not testing a new treatment. Instead, it aims to collect health information from 40 people with LCAT deficiency, a rare genetic disorder that affects cholesterol and kidney function. Researchers will review medical records, perform blood and urine tests, and track h…

This study tests a program called THRIVE that helps Medicaid patients with chronic medical conditions and serious mental illness transition from hospital to home. The program provides a home care nurse within 48 hours and a care team that checks in for 30 days. Researchers will s…

This study uses a special camera called an adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope to take incredibly detailed pictures of the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. Researchers will compare images from healthy people and those with eye diseases like Star…

This study looks at why some people need extra opioids for pain after having their wisdom teeth removed, while others get enough relief from ibuprofen alone. Researchers will study 200 adults having at least one impacted wisdom tooth pulled. They hope to find clues in genes or bl…

This pilot study tests whether low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) can safely target brain areas linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Ten adults with chronic OCD will receive single sessions of ultrasound to up to three brain regions. Researchers will measure change…

This study aims to see if a conversational AI texting platform can successfully recruit pregnant people in Philadelphia for early pregnancy care research. About 2,637 participants will be enrolled, and the study will measure how many sign up and use the platform. The goal is to u…

This study aims to understand how ketamine produces rapid antidepressant effects by using a special brain scan (GluCEST) to measure changes in glutamate, a key brain chemical. Ten adults with treatment-resistant depression will receive a single ketamine infusion and undergo imagi…

This study is testing whether a special breathing tube called a supraglottic airway can be used to help premature babies breathe right after birth. The study will include 20 premature infants born between 29 and 33 weeks who need breathing support. The goal is to see if this devi…

This study follows 110 people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) for up to 3 years to see how their brains change compared to healthy individuals. Participants will give blood samples, have MRI scans, and take thinking and memory tests. The goal is to measure ho…

This study looks at how severe autoimmune blistering diseases like pemphigus and bullous pemphigoid are and how they affect quality of life. Researchers will enroll 150 adults to test disease severity scales and quality-of-life questionnaires. The goal is to create better tools f…

This study collects information from people with dermatomyositis to better understand how the disease affects their skin and quality of life. Researchers will use a special scoring tool called CDASI to measure skin changes over time. The goal is to improve knowledge about the dis…

This study is building a database of 700 people with cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) to track how often it occurs and how severe it gets. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and UT Southwestern are collecting information over time. No new treatments are being tested…

This study compares three ways to help people with advanced chronic kidney disease prepare for hemodialysis vascular access. 360 participants will either get a video and brochure, the same materials plus coaching sessions, or usual care. The goal is to see which approach helps mo…

This study looks at how a single dose of a ketone supplement or an alcoholic drink changes brain metabolism compared to no drink. Sixty healthy adults who drink occasionally will have three MRI scans after each condition. The goal is to measure brain chemicals like NAD, glutamate…

This study records brain activity from people with movement disorders like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Researchers use scalp electrodes or existing deep brain stimulators to measure electrical signals. The goal is to find patterns linked to symptoms, whic…

This study tests a simple conversation aid and brief training for doctors to improve discussions about anesthesia options with patients who need hip fracture surgery. About 1,881 adults aged 50 and older at six U.S. hospitals will take part. The goal is to see if this approach in…

This study looks at whether breathing through the nose or mouth changes how the airway collapses in people with sleep apnea. About 50 adults will have a sleep endoscopy while lightly sedated. The goal is to see if the breathing route during the test matches natural sleep and affe…

This observational study examines kidney tissue from adults with diabetic kidney disease who are already having a kidney biopsy or surgery as part of their regular care. Researchers want to see if people taking SGLT2 inhibitors (a type of diabetes medicine) show different biologi…

This study is a global registry for people with Castleman disease, a rare lymph node disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, lab results, and patient surveys from up to 1,000 participants to better understand symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. No experimental drug or…

This study is collecting kidney tissue, blood, urine, and genetic samples from 400 adults with diabetes who are already scheduled for a kidney biopsy. Researchers will compare people whose kidney function declines quickly versus slowly to find molecular clues. The goal is to bett…

This study aims to better understand burning mouth syndrome by having 10 participants use a smartphone app to report their symptoms several times a day for 12 weeks. Researchers will also collect saliva samples to look for biological markers linked to the condition. The goal is t…

This study looks at two common antibiotic combinations given to hospitalized adults with infections: vancomycin plus piperacillin-tazobactam, or vancomycin plus cefepime. The goal is to see if one is less likely to cause kidney injury than the other, using more sensitive markers …

This study combines advanced MRI scans with intracranial EEG recordings to map brain networks in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Researchers aim to develop noninvasive imaging biomarkers that predict where seizures start and how they spread. The goal is to improve surgical o…

This study looks at how a person's birth year and past flu exposure affect their immune response to the seasonal flu vaccine. Researchers will enroll up to 700 healthy adults of different ages to measure antibodies and immune cells before and after vaccination. The goal is to und…

This study will follow 60 adults with a bicuspid aortic valve (a heart valve with two flaps instead of three) for five years. Each year, participants will get a special 4D CT scan to take detailed measurements of the valve's shape and movement. The goal is to learn more about how…

This study follows 100 people with relapsing polychondritis, a rare disease that causes repeated inflammation of cartilage in the ears, nose, and airways. Researchers will collect medical history and survey data to learn how the disease develops. The goal is to better understand …

This study follows 40 adults with central nervous system vasculitis (CNSV), a rare and serious inflammation of blood vessels in the brain that can cause strokes, memory loss, and other problems. Researchers will track participants' medical history, symptoms, and treatments to bet…

This study tracks the pregnancy experiences of women with vasculitis, a group of rare diseases causing blood vessel inflammation. Researchers will use online surveys to understand how vasculitis affects pregnancy and what outcomes occur. The goal is to gather information to help …

This study follows 700 people with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare immune disorder causing asthma, high eosinophil levels, and blood vessel inflammation. Researchers aim to discover biological markers that can measure disease activity and predict trea…

This study collects information and samples from 1,000 people with or at risk for brain diseases like Alzheimer's, ALS, and frontotemporal degeneration. Researchers will track changes in thinking, language, and brain scans over time. The goal is to build a resource for future stu…

This study collects tissue samples from 1,000 people with various forms of vasculitis, a group of rare inflammatory blood vessel diseases. Researchers will analyze the samples alongside clinical data to identify genes that increase risk and to spark new ideas for diagnosis and tr…

This study collects DNA samples and medical information from 1,000 people with various forms of vasculitis (blood vessel inflammation). Researchers will analyze the data to identify genes that increase the risk of developing these severe diseases. The goal is to better understand…

This study aims to understand why many people with cystic fibrosis develop diabetes. Researchers will give two gut hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, to 45 adults with cystic fibrosis and measure how their pancreas releases insulin. The goal is to learn more about cystic fibrosis-related d…

This study looks at whether using a special heart ultrasound (called TEE) during emergencies helps doctors make better decisions and improves patient outcomes. Researchers will track 1,000 critically ill adults in the ER or ICU who receive this test as part of their care. The goa…

This pilot study at the University of Pennsylvania uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to measure how menstrual cycle hormones influence brain plasticity in healthy young adults. Researchers will compare brain responses between females at different cycle phases and males…

This study is testing whether new brain imaging techniques can better diagnose diseases like Parkinson's, multiple system atrophy, and frontotemporal dementia. Researchers will use MRI scans and neurological exams in about 94 adults aged 40-85. The goal is to improve how doctors …

This study is building a global database of 1000 people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare inherited condition causing extremely high cholesterol from birth. Researchers are gathering de-identified medical data from clinics around the world to better und…

This study looks at how opioid use disorder affects thinking skills like memory and attention, and whether these changes can predict how well people do in treatment. Researchers will use brain scans, computer-based cognitive tests, and machine learning to analyze data from 192 ad…

This study is testing a new type of CT scan (photon counting/spectral CT) to see if it can better identify the makeup of plaque in the carotid arteries of people who have had a stroke. Researchers will compare the CT results with MRI scans and, in some cases, with actual plaque t…

This study looks at how a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) changes the heart's electrical activity in 20 people with ventricular tachycardia, a fast and potentially dangerous heart rhythm. Researchers will measure how the heart's refractory period changes and whether the ner…

This study uses a special PET scan to measure tau protein buildup in the brains of people with frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), atypical Alzheimer's disease, and healthy volunteers. Researchers want to see if this scan can help tell these conditions apart. About 72 adult…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) can reduce arousal in people with PTSD. Researchers will apply cTBS to a brain region involved in attention and fear processing, then measure startle responses and…

This study explores why some children with a genetic risk for obesity do not become obese. Researchers will observe eating behaviors, like how fast children eat and whether they eat when not hungry, in 242 children aged 5-7. The goal is to find protective factors that could lead …

This study looks at how to help Suicide Intervention Officers (SIOs) in the Connecticut Army National Guard do their job. SIOs are trained to spot soldiers in crisis and connect them with help, but they often lack support. The study will test a package of support options and see …

This study uses a special brain scan called PET to measure a protein called tau, which builds up in the brains of people with diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal degeneration. Researchers will look at how tau buildup relates to memory and thinking problems over time. The…

This study is building a large database of health information from 250 people with Parkinson's disease and related conditions. Researchers will collect data on symptoms, treatments, genetics, and brain scans over time. The goal is to better understand how the disease progresses a…

This study uses a radioactive tracer called [18F]NOS to measure lung inflammation in 100 people who vape nicotine, vape cannabis, smoke cigarettes, or don't smoke at all. Participants get one PET/CT scan to compare inflammation levels between groups. The goal is to better underst…

This study looks at whether adults with cystic fibrosis can collect sputum samples at home and mail them in for infection testing, compared to standard clinic collection. With 150 participants, researchers will compare how well home samples detect bacteria like Pseudomonas aerugi…

This study looks at how genetic risk for type 2 diabetes affects the body's response to sugar. Researchers will give a sugary drink to 100 non-diabetic people aged 10-70 with high or low genetic risk scores. They will measure blood sugar, insulin, and body fat to see if those wit…

This study looks at how natural genetic variations in the ANGPTL3 gene affect the way the body handles fats and sugars. Researchers will compare people with these gene variants to matched controls using special tests like fat and glucose tolerance tests. The goal is to better und…

This study looks at a part of the brain called the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) to understand how it helps us make memory-based decisions, like recognizing a picture we've seen before. Researchers will record brain activity from 130 epilepsy patients who already have brain mo…

This study is checking if pulse oximeters—the clip-on devices that measure oxygen levels—are equally accurate in children with different skin colors. Researchers will compare readings from the device to a precise blood test in 650 children undergoing heart procedures. The goal is…

This study uses a special PET scan with a radioactive tracer called AV-1451 to look at tau protein buildup in the brains of 100 older adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease. The goal is to see how tau patterns relate to other brain changes and thinking abili…